Michael Smith

Mike’s practice includes counseling clients on intellectual property law, with a focus on patent matters, and assisting them in developing, managing, and leveraging strategic technology portfolios worldwide. His guidance and support often includes preparing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of IP-related agreements, and evaluating risks associated with product commercialization.

Before practicing law, Mike was with The Ford Motor Company for 12 years as a product design engineer and business planning analyst.